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Maple Cookies With Maple Icing

Chewy Maple Cookies with Maple Icing for Fall Bliss

Delight in the flavors of fall with these irresistible Maple Cookies with Maple Icing, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 7 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened) Can substitute with margarine
  • 1 cup brown sugar Use white sugar with 1 tsp of molasses if needed
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup Don't use pancake syrup
  • 1 large egg Helps bind the ingredients
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Enhances flavor
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Forms the structure
  • 1 tsp baking soda Acts as a leavening agent
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon Can substitute with pumpkin pie spice
For the Maple Icing
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar Sweetens and thickens the icing
  • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup Imparts flavor to the icing
  • 1-2 tbsp milk (as needed) Adjusts icing's consistency
Optional Garnishes
  • roasted chopped pecans Adds crunch and texture
  • crumbled cooked bacon Introduces a surprising salty-sweet element

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and brown sugar for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  5. Scoop 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart, and flatten slightly.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Cool on baking sheets for 5-7 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Make icing by whisking together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth.
  9. Once cookies are cool, ice them and sprinkle with garnishes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for 10 minutes if it's too sticky. Ensure butter is softened, not melted. Let cookies cool completely before glazing to prevent cracking.

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